EarthQuake 14267 - Manual (Page 19)

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Operator’s Manual
Chipper/Shredders
Engine Oil Type & Capacity
Select a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 15. 8.5
torque rated models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil.
Check Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before Each Use
Check the engine oil level at the oil fill and level check plug
(A). SEE FIGURE 16
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A) by twisting
it counter-clockwise. The oil should be filled up to the
mouth of the filler opening as shown in the FIGURE 16
inset.
Change Engine Oil
Service Interval: Every 50 Hours
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Allow the unit to cool before changing the oil.
2. Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A) by twisting it
counter-clockwise. SEE FIGURE 16
3. Place an oil drain pan below the engine and remove the
oil drain plug (B). Allow the oil to drain completely.
SEE FIGURE 16
4. Reinstall the oil drain plug (B). Tighten the plug to 125
inch pounds (14 Nm)
5. Add oil to the oil fill hole (A) until the oil level is even
with the bottom edge of the oil fill hole. SEE FIGURE 16
A
FIGURE 16 - Oil Fill and Oil Drain
A. Oil Fill & Level Check Plug
B. Oil Drain Plug
Use oil classified API Service Class SF,
SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:
100 80 60 40 20 32 0 -20
38 27 16 4 -7 0 -18 -30
°F
°C
30 Conventional**
5W-30, 10W-30 Synthetic
5W-30
10W-30
Conventional*
*CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.
The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)
in temperatures above 40º F (4ºC) will result in higher than normal
oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil level
more frequently.
**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4ºC), will result in hard
starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate
lubrication.
FIGURE 15 - Oil Recommendations
B